Essendon has named reigning Crichton medallist Peter Wright to play his first game of 2023 against Carlton in round 13.

After dislocating his shoulder on the eve of round one, the 26-year old has been named to play at full forward. Dons fans will be able to see the pairing of Wright and Sam Weideman in the forward line for the first time in an AFL match. 

As Essendon gain one of their more senior players, the Dons will unfortunately lose another in Dylan Shiel who will miss this weekend's King's Eve clash with a foot injury.

Potentially making their way back in the side is ruckman Nick Bryan, forward Tex Wanganeen and defender Jake Kelly, who have been named on the extended bench pending final team selection on Friday at 5pm AEST. 

Essendon round 13 squad v Carlton

B 1. McGrath 30. Zerk-Thatcher 15. Laverde
HB 27. Redman 14. Ridley 4. Langford
C 37. Martin 7. Merrett 21. Heppell
HF 22. Durham 10. Weideman 16. Perkins
F 35. Guelfi 20. Wright  25. Stringer
FOLL 2. Draper 8. Hobbs 6. Caldwell
EXT INT. 11. Snelling 19. Hind 24. Bryan
  29. Kelly 34. Phillips 40. Wanganeen
EMERG 42. D'Ambrosio 47. Menzie  

 

In: Wright, Bryan, Kelly, Wanganeen
Outs: Shiel (injury)